Volumetrics

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Volumetrics	The theory behind volumetrics is that people tend to eat the same weight (as in literal poundage) of food each day, regardless of the number of calories. For example, a pound of low-density carrots contains as many calories as an ounce of high-density peanuts. So if you fill your plate with foods that are less energy dense, meaning they have fewer calories per gram, then you'll be eating fewer calories without eating less food. It's about making smart swaps, like sweet potatoes for white potatoes. This is more of an eating pattern than a structured diet. The Ultimate Volumetrics Diet book is a good guide, developed by the diet's original pioneer, Penn State University nutrition professor Barbara Rolls. The plan focuses on eating, and Rolls also recommends walking for 30 minutes most days of the week. This can be achieved by parking farther from the store, or getting off the bus a few stops early. The book costs about $15.

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The theory behind volumetrics is that people tend to eat the same weight (as in literal poundage) of food each day, regardless of the number of calories. For example, a pound of low-density carrots contains as many calories as an ounce of high-density peanuts. So if you fill your plate with foods that are less energy dense, meaning they have fewer calories per gram, then you'll be eating fewer calories without eating less food. It's about making smart swaps, like sweet potatoes for white potatoes.

This is more of an eating pattern than a structured diet. The Ultimate Volumetrics Diet book is a good guide, developed by the diet's original pioneer, Penn State University nutrition professor Barbara Rolls. The plan focuses on eating, and Rolls also recommends walking for 30 minutes most days of the week. This can be achieved by parking farther from the store, or getting off the bus a few stops early. The book costs about $15.